Which of the Following Statements Concerning Media Portrayal of Gender

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning media portrayal of gender roles would the feminist perspective most likely endorse?

• A)Women are overrepresented in most television roles.
• B)Women are often portrayed as being in need of rescue by males.
• C)Men are often portrayed as compliant,working-class persons.
• D)Women are portrayed as overweight and dull in most television roles.

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